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Economic Activities Spain By Emma, Jessica, and Nicole Land Use Geographer Economic Geographer Political Geographer Population 28th most populated country 47 million people The U.s. is about 6x the size France has about 5 million more people than Spain Madrid Center of SpainMany riversManzanares RiverTravel time is about the sameMadrid is the capital city3.4 million peopleLargest city in Spain7.2% of SpainNew York City is about 2.5x bigger3% of the U.S.Madrid is almost 2x as big as ParisParis is 3.5% of France Barcelona 2nd biggest city 1.6 millionLocated on the coast 3.5% of Spain Los Angeles has about 3.8 million, 3x as big Marseille has a population of about 8 million people 0.15% of France Valencia 3rd largest city 8 million people Huge port and many major roads 2% of Spain Chicago has about 2.7 million people, making it about 3x bigger 1% of the U.S. Lyon has a population of almost 500,000 1% of France Constitutional monarchycrowned republicprime minister- head of government and excercises political power voting-18 women and menknown for being relatively stablecorruption not a problem former republicpeaceful transition to democracycivil war 1936-39 between loyalists and nationalists boundaries are geographicmountains and bottleneckelevation change between portugal and spain majority religion- Catholicfreedom of religion guaranteedunique foods- paellas and tapas Spain has a mixed economy as does the U.S. and other developed countries. A mixed economy has stock, import and trade, and revenue from taxation of its residents. Living in Spain Per Capita GDP Spain-$30,400

The GDP in Spain and surrounding countries is around the same. The GDP in the U.S. is higher then Spain and surrounding countries Standard Living HighDeveloped countryLife expectancy, literacy rate comparison, personal income and dead kids per woman. Imports/Exports Top Export-Cars (11%)Top Import-Cars (5%)Top Trade Partner (exports)-France (16%)Top Trade Partner (imports)-Germany (14%) Some people thrive with their own jobs, other people have trouble finding a job. High unemployment rate of about 27%.High literacy rate of about 98%.High life expectancy of about 81 years for total population.Most people have access to a doctor. Primary Activity: Commercial FarmingSecondary Activity: ManufacturingTertiary Activity: Nurse, etc.Quaternary Activity: Researchers Boundaries Culture History of Government Current Government Everyday Life housingmealstransportationwork Urban/Rural Areas 77% of people live in urban areasRural spaces include: rock towers, deserts, mountains, sea cliffs, and country sidesPlenty of space for plants and animalsThey care about the wildlifeThere are 14 national parks in SpainThere are also nature parks for the plants and animalsThere are 59 national parks in the U.S. Climate One of the warmest countries in EuropeDry summersWinters with balanced temperaturesWinters can also be cold and snowyWarm summers make a large tourist destinationSnowy mountains make for good skiingSub-tropical Mediterranean climate Land Use 1/3 used for crops2/3 has buildings, roads, meadows, and forests Unique Land Formations The Rock of Gibraltar-located on the coast-near the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea-captured by the British-important navy basePyrenees Mountain Range-natural border between Spain and France-rocky, jagged, snow-covered peaksSierra Nevada Mountains-base of the mountains is tropical-peaks are snow-covered-skiing is a popular activity The Rock of Gibraltar Pyrenees Mountain Range Sierra Nevada Mountains THE END Pablo Picasso Tibidabo Amusement Park The Metropolis Building is an insurance office building in Madrid The City of Arts and Sciences Most visited tourist destination San Mauricio National Park Concha Beach Pyrenees Mountains Andalucia, Spain Galicia, Spain Purple Heron Iberian Lynx It is called a "city" because it is a huge complex of many different buildings Gardenia Iris Los Gigantes in Tenerife, Spain Malaga, Spain Barcelona, Spain Madrid, Spain Public Holidays all saints daygood friday